Nelson, Riley Carl - CD-38909
Title
Nelson, Riley Carl - CD-38909
Subject
U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa)
Description
Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.
Identifier
CD - 38909
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Riley Carl
Town or City of Residence
Council Bluffs
County of Residence
Pottawattamie
State of Residence
ia
Birth Date
10 Sep 1897
Birthplace
Pottawattamie Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
student
Date of Enlistment
17 Jun 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co L 3rd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-P Nelson
Height
6ft
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark
Access Instructions
This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply.
Collection
Citation
“Nelson, Riley Carl - CD-38909,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58113.